Taking the initiative to help those in need, or teaching a valuable skill to those thirsty to learn is an important leadership skill to posses. Sgt. Derek R. Rush is a Reserve Marine from Portland, Oregon, who feeds off the enjoyment of helping others....
Hometown: Portland, OR

Maj. Gen. David W. Coffman speaks with the Marines of Recruiting Station Portland, Oregon, before the official commissioning ceremony of the USS Portland (LPD 27) in Portland, Oregon, April 21, 2018. Portland is the U.S. Navy’s 11th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship. It is the third ship to bear the name USS Portland; however, it is the first ship to be named solely for......
Hometown: Portland, OR

Maj. Brooks W. Boehlert speaks to guests after Oregon Navy and Marine Corps enlistees recited the Oath of Enlistment aboard the future USS Portland (LPD 27) in Portland, Oregon, April 19, 2018. Portland is the U.S. Navy’s 11th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship. It is the third ship to bear the name USS Portland; however, it is the first ship to be named solely for Oregon’s......
Hometown: Portland, OR

Marine recruiters with Recruiting Station Portland, Oregon, stand ready to answer questions on becoming a Marine during tours of the future USS Portland (LPD 27) in Portland, Oregon, April 18, 2018. Portland is the U.S. Navy’s 11th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship. It is the third ship to bear the name USS Portland; however, it is the first ship to be named solely for......
Hometown: Portland, OR

A small-boat crew from the Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast prepares to launch the mini-boat Pacific Lotus off the coast of Baja, Mexico, March 2, 2018, as part of an international science project involving students from various schools in Oregon and Japan.
The mini-boat Pacific Lotus is one of 6 mini-boats launched off at various points along the western shore of North America that have......
Hometown: Beaverton, OR

Cmdr. Alain Balmaceda, commanding officer, and Lt. James Heuser, operations officer, both of the Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast are presented a mini-boat aboard the Steadfast in Astoria, Ore., Feb. 7, 2018.
The mini-boat built and created by middle school students from Cedar Park Middle School in Beaverton, Ore., as part of a international science project involving multiple schools from......
Hometown: Beaverton, OR

Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 resume formation after repelling a simulated attack during non-lethal training at Vaernes Garnison, Norway, April 3, 2018. Dozens of Marines completed the riot control training, which added another level of proficiency to their combat skill set. The training will enable the unit to respond to potential threats throughout the region,......
Hometown: Salem, OR